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YY02 LJU

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,718 mi
Last recorded77,718 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 LJU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,718 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 77,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear tail gate inop

manement light lit on dash

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to test (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear tail gate inop

manement light lit on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,281 miles

Front discs corroded worn

Oil leak ()

engine knocking top end

Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs corroded worn

Oil leak ()

engine knocking top end

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,528 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,104 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 59,629 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,451 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,275 miles

front discs worn

travel on footbrake

Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

travel on footbrake

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,325 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

passanger front seat back locked in upright position

Fail 11 May 2007 29,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front passanger seat back locked in upright position

Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,042 miles

slight weep from nearside of sreering rack

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YY02 LJU is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 61,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY02 LJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY02 LJU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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